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 Quarter-Bin Podcast #186 Camelot 3000 #1 & #2, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1982 & January 1983, for #FantasyComicsMonth."The Past & Future King" and "Many are Called," both written by Mike W Barr, with art by Brian Bolland.What happens when Professor Alan heads to the future to discuss a hero from the past? And why does he become fixated on the number of nations in the year 3000.Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Deconstructing ComicsNext Episode: Guns of the Dragon 1, DC Comics, October 1998.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: World's Greatest Comics

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #087August 2022So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #JackKirbyMonth? How many were based on the back-to-school calendar? How many were just ... you know, regular old comic books? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Palace of Glittering DelightsNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during September -- how many will be for #FantasyKirbyMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early October.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan

DOOMPEAK What If? volume 2, Issue 52, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1993."What If Doom Became Sorcerer Supreme?", by Dan Slott, with art by Manny Galan and Mark Stegbauer.What happens when  #BigComic presents an "imaginary story" in which Doctor Doom accomplishes (some of) his ultimate goals? Is this one of the few What If stories that ends with a happy ending?Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Promo: FanholesNext Time: Doom 2099 26 & 27, cover-dated February & March 1995.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan

DOOMPEAK Fantastic Four Annual #2, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1964."The Origin of Doctor Doom," by Jack Kirby & Stan Lee..What happens when former Fantastic Four podcaster Andy Leyland shows up to discuss the original version of Doctor Doom's origin story, from all the way back in 1964? Is proper respect shown for the great Latverian leader? How much of this origin has been redacted over the years by #BigComic?And Happy Jack Kirby Month!Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Promo: Once Upon A GeekLink: Andy's Palace of Glittering Delights podcast  Next Time: What-If? volume 2, issue 52, cover-dated August 1993.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #086July 2022So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were from cheap bins? And how many focused on saloons, shootouts, owlhoots, and marshals, as part of #WesternComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  Promo: The Overlooked Dark KnightNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during August -- how many will be for #JackKirbyMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early September.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan

Shortbox Showcase #69 - Feedback, Return, and an AnnouncementIn this episode, Em and Professor Alan give an update about where they have been for the last 20 months, go over some epic listener feedback, and close the show with a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT regarding the FUTURE OF THIS PODCAST!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download episode directlyLink: Em's store, The Book LoftSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlanYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #185 All-Star Western #23, DC Comics, cover-dated October 2013, for #WesternComicsMonth."Man Out Of Time," written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by Moritat.What happens when Professor Alan is joined by the Irredeemable Shagg to talk about the New 52 adventures of one of comic's leading Western characters???Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Prairie Justice: A Greg Sanders Vigilante PodcastLink: Shagg's Fire and Water NetworkNext Episode: Camelot 3000 1 &2, DC Comics, December 1982 & January, 1983.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: World's Greatest Comics

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #085June 2022So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were from cheap bins? And how many focused on barbarians, spies, and other similar characters, as part of #AdventureComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  Promo: Batgirl to Oracle: The Barbara Gordon PodcastNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during July -- how many will be for #WesternComicsMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early August.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #184 Creatures on the Loose #26, Marvel Comics, cover-dated November 1973, for #AdventureComicsMonth."Tower of the Serpent-Women," written by Gardner Fox, with art by Val Mayerick & Wayne Howard. Adapted from the novel by Lin Carter.What happens when Professor Alan is joined by Billy D to talk about one of comic's Top Ten All-Time Barbarians!!!Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Inner DemonsLink: Billy's Magazines & MonstersNext Episode: All-Star Western 23, DC Comics, cover-dated October 2013. Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: World's Greatest Comics

Relatively Geeky Presents -- The Grab Bag Show!What happens when Professor Alan gives up his miserly ways and spends almost $11 on 3 blind-bags of comics? Sixteen total comics (well, fifteen, to be honest) are discussed in this episode!How many were duplicates? How many had he read before? How many star his long-time comic book crush? And how many feature dudes with epic ponytails?Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Two True FreaksLink: Ollie's Bargain OutletSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek or Professor Alan @ProfessorAlanYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #084May 2022So what comics did Profess month? How many were sent in by generous listeners? And how many celebrated #CrimeComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  Promo: The Huntress PodcastNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during June -- how many will be for #AdventureComicsMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early June.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #183Free Comic Book Day 2022It's time for the official holiday of The Quarter-Bin Podcast! How did Professor Alan do at Free Comic Book Day this year? How many books did he nab -- and what did he think of them? How many stores did he end up visiting? How many of the books were worth the price?  Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download episode directlyMusic for this episode is the song "Symphonic Vision," by (I think) the band of the same name, who I can find no trace of on the Internet. Next Episode: Creatures on the Loose 26, Marvel Comics, cover-dated November 1973.Link: World's Greatest ComicsLink: Krazzy ComicsLink: Capital City Comics Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlanYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the

 Shortbox Showcase #68 - The Future of ComicsIn this episode, Em and Professor Alan review a bunch of wonderful listener feedback. After that, they talk about the future of comics, focusing in particular on the current events at DC Comics. Each gives their "pitch" for what DC Comics should do next.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download episode directlyPromo: Dorkness to LightLink: Vera Wylde's graphic novel KickstarterSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlanYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #182 Ms. Tree's Thrilling Detective Adventures #1, Eclipse Comics, cover-dated February 1983, for #CrimeComicsMonth."Death Do Us Part," written by Max Allan Collins, with art by Terry Beatty.What happens when Professor Alan tackles a gritty, street-level, noir detective story? Does he make it out alive? Does anyone?Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: To The Batpoles!Link: Max Allan Collins' website Next Episode: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2022! Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: The Akron Comicon

Quarter-Bin Podcast #181 Not Brand Echh #13, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May 1969, for #HumorComicsMonthMany stories, written by Roy Thomas and friends, with art by Marie Severin and many other members of the Marvel Bullpen.What happens when Professor Alan tackles the flagship humor title of the early Marvel Age of comics? Does he laugh? Ever? Even once? Or does he spend the whole episode ROTFL-ing?Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Earth Destruction DirectiveNext Episode: Ms Tree's Thrilling Adventures #1, Renegade Comics, cover-dated February 1983, for #CrimeComicsMonth Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: Half-Pri

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #082March 2022So what comics did Professor Alan read during March, as the weather bounced back and forth between Winter & Spring? And how many celebrated #GlobalComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  Promo: Once Upon a GeekNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during April -- how many will be for #HumorComicsMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early May.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan

DOOMPEAK DOOM 2099 #24 & 25, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1994 & January 1995."Island of Lost Souls,"  and "Fables of the Deconstruction," written by John Francis Moore and Warren Ellis, with art in both by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg.What happens when Doom faces down Doom as they battle over who is actually Doom? Two Dooms enter, one Doom leaves. What does Professor Alan think about the end of this first era of the title?Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Promo: Fan Film FridayNext Time: Probably something other than Doom 2099, probably a What-If issue of some kind.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #081February 2022So what comics did Professor Alan read during February, as the new semester starts up? How many were from the Hoopla digital app? And how many celebrated #RomanceComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  Promo: Dear ReaderNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during March -- how many will be for #GlobalComicsMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early April.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #179Vision & Scarlet Witch #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1985, for #RomanceComicsMonthUntitled story, or maybe "Lovers," written by Steve Englehart, with art by Richard Howell & Andy Mushynsky.What happens when a relationship expert and 'shipper extraordinaire Stella stops by to talk about one of Marvel Comics leading (albeit strange) couples? Does she approve of mutant - synthezoid relationships? Does she let Professor Alan get a word in edgewise? Does she even believe that he paid a quarter for this comic?Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Deconstructing ComicsLink to Professor Alan's appearance on Required Reading #50, discussing his favorite novel of all time, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, by Thomas Hardy. Link to Stella's Batgirl to Oracle podcastLink to prior Qua

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #080January 2022So what comics did Professor Alan read during January, as the new semester starts up? How many were from the Hoopla digital app? And how many celebrated #SciFiComicsMonth? (Spoiler: LOTS of them!)  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  Promo: The Weird Warriors PodcastNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during February -- and how many involved lovey-dovey stuff like kissing? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early March.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan